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Wednesday, August 8, 2007

The World Glaucoma Congress in Singapore

SPEECH BY DR VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN,MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH AND SPORTS AND SECOND MINISTER FOR INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS, AT WORLD GLAUCOMA CONGRESS, 18 JULY 2007, 3.00 PM AT SUNTEC CONVENTION CENTRE BALLROOM

Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan said: "I am glad that the Association of International Glaucoma Patient Organisations is also represented here today. It is fitting that the perspective of patients is upheld in the midst of the high science that we are here to share and celebrate. After all, it is the patients’ welfare that is our ultimate index of success."

Alpha-C Support Group welcomes the Minister's speech on the importance of the patient in the search of excellence in glaucoma. We are glad that we have Anny Leow as the sole representative of Singapore in the AIGPO discussions and deliberations.
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  • 1. We aim to discuss and formulate effective ways of coping with and managing this disease.
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